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Since then, a further three people have been killed in crashes on the same road.

On Monday, June 18 this year, the death count hit 30 when 21-year-old Jordan Clarke from Bideford died after his VW Polo crossed the road into the path of a Fiat Scudo van heading in the opposite direction.

In May transport secretary Chris Grayling approved a series of works to the North Devon Link Road to better connect the area to the rest of the country.

More than £83 million of government funding has been confirmed to pay for upgrades on the A361 between South Molton and Bideford, with a further £10 million coming from Devon County Council's Highways department.

- Try using 3rd gear in a 30mph limit to help you stay within the limit.

2: Failure to wear seatbelts

By law, you must wear a seatbelt in cars and goods vehicles where one is fitted. There are very few exceptions to this. The driver is liable to prosecution if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint as required.

The only situations when you don't need to wear a seatbelt are if you're:

- A driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing.

- In a vehicle being used for police, fire and rescue services.

- A passenger in a trade vehicle and you're investigating a fault.

- Driving a goods vehicle on deliveries that is travelling no more than 50 metres between stops.

- A licensed taxi driver who is 'plying for hire' or carrying passengers.

- If you are medically exempt from wearing a seat belt, when your doctor will give you a 'Certificate of Exemption'.

3: Driver using a hand-held mobile phone

It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone or similar device while driving a vehicle, riding a motorcycle or supervising a learner.

The penalty for doing so is £100 and 3 penalty points and if the case goes to court, you will face a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 for good vehicle drivers), disqualification and 3 points. On top of all that, your insurance could also go up.

What should you do? Either switch off your phone or divert to voicemail, before setting off.

If your phone does ring, leave it and pick up any messages and make calls once you are safely parked with the engine switched off and keys out of the ignition.

Did you know? Research has shown that those using a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to crash than someone who isn't.

Even though hands-free kits are legal, it is also worth knowing that tests have shown people using these kits can be as distracted as if they were driving drunk.

4: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

The penalties for drink and drug driving are the same. You will receive:

- A 12-month driving ban - An unlimited fine - Up to 6 months in prison - A criminal record

A driver found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving will go to prison for up to 14 years. A conviction for drug driving is shown on your driving license for 11 years. If you drive for work, your employer will see the conviction when you show them your license.

- 80 milligrams of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of blood in your body - 35 micrograms of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of breath - 107 micrograms of alcohol for every 100 millilitres of urine

However, police recommend that if you're drinking any alcohol, let someone else do the driving.

5: Careless and inconsiderate driving

There is no standard list that would be considered as careless or inconsiderate driving, however, the General Advice section of the Highway Code provides some good examples. For example, Rule 147: Be considerate, Rule 148: Safe driving and riding needs concentration and Rule 150: You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. Any breach of the Highway Code could be treated as an offence if seen by officers.

Examples of dangerous behaviours that the No Excuse team would stop you for include:

- Driving too close to the vehicle in front - Failing to give way at a junction - Inappropriate speed for the road and conditions, even if within the speed limit - Operating a Sat Nav while driving - Eating and drinking at the wheel - Under-taking or dangerous over-taking